Ergebnis für "Agent secret" in Biografien & Erinnerungen

After decades of silence, the last surviving World War II spy operating in the deadly world of Nazi France, reveals the real, untold story of her time as a secret agent. From a unique and singular voice comes the incredible true story of the last surviving undercover British female operative in...

Former Secret Service agent and star of Bravo’s Spy Games Evy Poumpouras shares lessons learned from protecting presidents, as well insights and skills from the oldest and most elite security force in the world to help you prepare for stressful situations, instantly read people, influence how...

Sandy Cathcart takes listeners on a secret journey across several continents and through the deep recesses of the mind, always reminding us that we, too, can be secret agents, no matter our age or limitations, even when we are caregivers or being cared for. Throughout the book, Sandy shares secret agent missions to encourage listeners in their own unique journeys. Through tears and laughter, remorse and miracles, Sandy has found her Creator Redeemer to be faithful. She reminds us of where we have came from and what is still possible.

In 1942, the Brooklyn-born Erickson was a millionaire oil mogul who volunteered for a dangerous mission inside the Third Reich: Locating the top-secret synthetic oil plants that kept the German war machine running. To fool the Nazis, Erickson played the role of a collaborator. He hung a portrait of Hitler in his apartment and "disowned" his Jewish best friend, then flew to Berlin, where he charmed Himmler and signed lucrative oil deals with the architects of the Final Solution.

Tripoli (Libye), mi-février 2011. L'auteur, officier traitant (OT) et chef du poste Tripoli raconte son expérience libyenne débutée sous le régime du colonel Kadhafi. Après avoir évoqué son évacuation, il nous relate son retour sur le terrain suite aux frappes de l'aviation française en mars 2011. L'auteur met à profit cette expérience inédite pour illustrer la place et le rôle de la DGSE dans la politique extérieure de la France.

Ein Jahr lang wurde der Journalist Deniz Yücel im Hochsicherheitsgefängnis Silivri Nr. 9 bei Istanbul gefangen gehalten. Ohne Anklage. Seine Inhaftierung sorgte für die größte Belastung der deutsch-türkischen Beziehungen seit dem Zweiten Weltkrieg. Im Februar 2018 wurde er unter abenteuerlichen Umständen freigelassen. In "Agentterrorist" erzählt Yücel, wie er dieses Jahr in Einzelhaft durchlebte und was ihm die "#FreeDeniz"-Kampagne und die Unterstützung seiner Frau bedeuteten.

Young Australian teacher Bruce Dowding arrived in Paris in 1938, planning only to improve his understanding of French language and culture. Secret Agent, Unsung Hero draws on decades of research to reveal, for the first time, his coming of age as a leader in escape and evasion during World War II.

PRÉFACE LUE PAR L'AUTRICE. Grâce à son naturel spontané et bienveillant, Sandra Viricel a su s’imposer depuis plus de dix ans comme une figure incontournable de l’émission Recherche appartement ou maison, où la proximité qu’elle crée avec ses clients fait aussi mouche sur les téléspectateurs.

A rousing tale of espionage and unsung valor, this is the captivating true story of Vera Atkins, Great Britain's spymistress from the age of 25. With her fierce intelligence, blunt manner, personal courage, and exceptional informants, Vera ran countless missions throughout the 1930s. After rising to the leadership echelon in the Special Operations Executive (SOE), a covert intelligence agency formed by Winston Churchill, she became head of a clandestine army in World War II.

"La folie et le désespoir ! Qu'on me donne cela comme levier, et je ferai bouger le monde". Verloc, espion infiltrant le milieu anarchiste, se voit sommé de commettre un attentat retentissant, sous peine de se voir retirer ses rétributions. Mais personne dans son entourage, à commencer par sa femme, ne sait rien de ses activités parallèles. Tout se gâte réellement lorsque Stevie, le frère attardé mental de la femme de M. Verloc, s'intéresse aux agissements de son beau-frère.

'One of the most successful MI5 undercover surveillance officers of his time.' - Sun 'The brutal truth about the war against terror. Fast-paced and gripping.' - Ant Middleton The explosive book from ex-MI5 surveillance officer Tom Marcus takes the reader on a non-stop, adrenalin-fuelled ride as...

In his memoir Barry Silkman tells the incredible story of his career from player to agent with colourful anecdotes of all the characters he encountered along the way, along with some touching, personal recollections of his life so far. Silkman boasts an impressive playing career which lasted 16 years, playing for 11 different clubs including Manchester City. A gifted and skillful player, he was your archetypal Cockney, with Romany gypsy appearance with a shock of black curly hair, tan and socks rolled around his ankles.

A stunning narrative account of the mysterious Jordanian who penetrated both the inner circle of al-Qaeda and the highest reaches of the CIA, with a devastating impact on the war on terror. In December 2009, a group of the CIA’s top terrorist hunters gathered at a secret base in Khost...

The story of the intelligence war in South Africa during the Second World War is one of suspense, drama and dogged persistence. In 1939, when the Union of South Africa entered the war on Britain’s side, the German government secretly contacted the political opposition, and the leadership of the anti-war movement, the Ossewabrandwag. The Nazis’ aim was to spread sedition, undermine the Allied war effort, and - given the strategic importance of the Cape of Good Hope sea route - gain naval intelligence. Soon U-boat packs were sent to operate in South African waters, to deadly effect.

The untold WWII story of a former NFL player turned White House insider who worked with Churchill’s undercover agents in New York City to conduct the biggest foreign spy operation ever within the US, and inspired Ian Fleming's James Bond, for fans of Ben Macintyre and Erik Larson. As a tough...

A highly entertaining account of a young woman who went straight from her college sorority to the CIA, where she hunted terrorists and WMDs "A thrilling tale...Walder’s fast-paced and intense narrative opens a window into life in two of America’s major intelligence agencies" —Publishers...

Mastering communication isn’t just a skill—it’s the cornerstone of trust, influence, and success. Imagine effortlessly connecting with anyone—whether a colleague, client, or loved one—leaving them feeling valued, understood, and willing to open up. Brad Beeler, a retired Special Agent with 25 years in the U.S. Secret Service, is one of the agency’s most experienced and decorated polygraph examiners. Over decades, he honed his communication expertise in high-stakes environments, extracting confessions in high-profile cases and fostering trust in delicate interactions.

From an award-winning journalist comes this real-life cloak-and-dagger tale of Vera Atkins, one of Britain’s premiere secret agents during World War II. As the head of the French Section of the British Special Operations Executive, Vera Atkins recruited, trained, and mentored special...

Agent Innocent: How the Secret Service Changed My Life chronicles Melanie’s journey into womanhood by paralleling her personal and professional lives. While her experiences and life lessons were acquired via unconventional and unique ways, her story proves remarkably relatable. Behind the sunglasses, earpiece, badge, and ponytail was a woman struggling to balance a demanding occupation and a neglected personal life.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Ron Kessler appears to get everything first.”—Slate As in a play, presidents, vice presidents, and presidential candidates perform onstage for the public and the media. What the nation’s leaders are really like and what goes on behind the scenes remain...